Rak Island facts for kids
 Rak Island
Location in Antarctica
Rak Island
Location in Antarctic Peninsula
Location of Rak Island
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | 65°07′17″S 64°14′52″W / 65.12139°S 64.24778°W |
| Archipelago | Wilhelm Archipelago |
| Area | 6.87 ha (17.0 acres) |
| Length | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Width | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Administered under the Antarctic Treaty System | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Rak Island is a rocky island located in the cold lands of Antarctica. It's about 615 meters (2,018 feet) long and 200 meters (656 feet) wide. That's roughly the length of six football fields! This island is part of a group called the Vedel Islands, which are found within the larger Wilhelm Archipelago near the Antarctic Peninsula. Its total area is about 6.87 hectares, which is like 17 acres.
The island got its name, Rak Island, because its shape looks a bit like a crab. In Bulgarian, the word for crab is 'rak'. Many islands in this area have names that describe what they look like.
Where is Rak Island?
Rak Island is located at coordinates 65°07′17″S 64°14′52″W / 65.12139°S 64.24778°W. This means it's far south, in the icy continent of Antarctica. It's part of a cluster of islands. For example, it's not too far from Hovgaard Island and Kostenurka Island. It's also close to Bager Island and Lapa Island. British explorers mapped this area in 2001.
